CINCINNATI -- Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley is doubtful to return for the Baltimore Ravens after suffering a knee injury on his first drive of the game.
Mosley was diagnosed with a bone bruise after being carted off the field. With Mosley out, the Bengals scored touchdowns on four straight drives to take a 28-14 halftime lead.
Ravens defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale has often called Mosley the quarterback of the defense, and Ray Lewis said Mosley is the top middle linebacker in the game. Baltimore replaced him with rookie fourth-round pick Kenny Young.